Packard
Pronunciation: [ p-AK-erd ]
Does Packard flow with your last name?
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated
Similar Names
Names Like Packard
Same sound, same style — different options
Nicknames
Nicknames for Packard
10 shorthand options for every setting
Meaning & Origin
Playground Safety
Similar to Packard
See all →What the Packard report tells you
$9Personalized to your state, siblings, and priorities. Free playground safety preview included.
Is Packard the #1 name in your state, or barely on the radar?
Enter your other kids' names. We score how well they sound together.
Playground safety check is free. Full report is $9.
What do you want to do with this name?
Add it to your shortlist. Not losing this one.
Put Packard head-to-head with your other picks.
Start comparing →See what Packard actually gets called.
Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Packard first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 5 babies have been named Packard in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Packard is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,939 for boy names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Names You Might Also Love
See all →Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,939
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Sibling Match
Premium
Check how Packard fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.
Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.
Similar Names
See all names like Packard →For Parents
Start a baby registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
The Baby Name Wizard
Names that age well — book
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Compare Packard with...
Can't decide?
Start a tournament bracket with Packard and other names you're considering.
Start a TournamentLike this name?
Check how Packard sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.
Analyze This NameExplore More Generators
-
🧝
Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
-
🐾
Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
-
🎭
Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres
Names You Might Also Like
View all →Latin origin
"the fifth"
#34,929 in US
Sanskrit root rudh origin
"one who grows, rises, flourishes"
#34,859 in US
Old Norse anu + leifr origin
"ancestor's relic, heir of ancestors"
#34,835 in US
Modern American origin
"possibly derived from jet (black gems..."
#34,753 in US
African American English origin
"noble, ready"
#34,823 in US
Old English origin
"otter"
#34,970 in US
Latin origin
"full of fury, fierce, passionate"
#35,128 in US
Save Your Name Card
Download a shareable image with Packard's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Packard
Is Packard a boy or girl name?
How do you pronounce Packard?
How popular is the name Packard?
What are common nicknames for Packard?
Is Packard a common or rare name?
About the Name Packard
Packard is a boy name .
Packard is currently ranked #34,939 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Packard include Pac, Pack, Packy, Packie, Ard, Ardy, Ardie, Pay, Paie, and Packins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Keep Exploring
Recommended for Parents
Start a registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
Baby Name Wizard
Names that actually age well
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis